How Long to Read The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]

How Long Does it Take to Read The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]?

It takes the average reader 15 hours and 1 minute to read The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes] by Amy T. Peterson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History-Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides two levels of information: descriptions of styles of clothes that Americans have worn and, as important, why they wore those types of clothes. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that each examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides listing web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations. Fashion influences how we view other people and how we view ourselves. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History - Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides descriptions of styles of clothes that men, women, and children have worn in the U.S. since 1900, and, as important, why they wore them. In addition to chapters describing fashion trends and types of clothes, this work examines the impact that cultural history has on fashion and how fashion may serve as an impetus for change in society. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on cultural life and fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides of web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations. Fashion is not for the exclusive use of the social elite and the rich, nor can it be simply dismissed as just showing off. We use fashion to express who we are and what we think, to project an image, to bolster our confidence, and to attract partners.

How long is The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]?

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes] by Amy T. Peterson is 877 pages long, and a total of 225,389 words.

This makes it 296% the length of the average book. It also has 275% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 20 hours and 31 minutes to read The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes] aloud.

What Reading Level is The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]?

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes] is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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